Walt Disney's Trains

Ever want to know something—anything at all—about Disney trains? Michael Campbell is the preeminent historian on the subject. He knows everything, and I was beyond honored to have him write the foreword for Ticket to Ride. While we were working on that book he casually mentioned "his own project" that was in the works. Well, that got my attention. "So what are you working on, Michael?"

This is that book—Walt Disney's Trains: A Grand Circle Tour Through His Life and Legacy. It's a beautiful coffee table book loaded with photos, a great many never seen in print before. And many of the artifacts showcased throughout the pages are from his personal collection.

Go check out Michael's YouTube channel Once Upon a Train. He's got great footage and stories about Disney's railroads. And he'll show you the original Fort Wilderness locomotive from Walt Disney World he had in his backyard for years. No, really. It's now tucked away in a secret location—the subject for a future episode.